Woman dies after being found with fractured skull at home in Erdington

A man has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
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A woman who was found with a serious head injury at her home in Erdington at the weekend has died.

Police forced entry to the address in Gravelly Lane, Erdington, on Sunday evening (January 16) after concerns were raised for her welfare.

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The 55-year-old was found collapsed on the floor and had sustained a fractured skull.

She died in hospital yesterday (18 January).

Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will be carried out.

A 29-year-old man arrested on Monday morning on suspicion of attempted murder was released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Hannah Whitehouse, from force CID, said: “Our sympathies are with the woman’s family and friends as they come to terms with her death.

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“Our investigation is on-going as we continue to ask for any information that could help us understand how this tragedy has occurred.

“If anyone saw or heard anything suspicious in the area over the last few days – or has any information that could help our enquiries – then we’d really like to speak to them.”

If you have any information, message the force on Live Chat via the West Midlands Police website or call on 101 quoting crime reference 20/138557/22. You can also call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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